Memorial Details
What type of memorial is it?
Window
How would you describe the memorial and its ornamentation?
Stained glass window with figure in it.

Figure of St Barbara holds a tower.
Location
Has this memorial been lost?
No
Location
Location
Is this the memorial's current location?
Yes
Building Name
St Marys Church
Street
Market Place
Town
Stockport
District
Stockport
County
Greater Manchester
Country
England
Postcode
SK1 1JY
OS map ref
SJ 89763 90504
Other Details
West end of the South Aisle.
If the memorial is located in a site of worship, please list the religious denominations
Church of England

Royal Artillery Window Location

Commemoration
What words are inscribed on the memorial?
ROYAL ARTILLERY ASSOCIATION / STOCKPORT AND DISTRICT 1946 - 1996
War
How many names are listed in total?
0
Which war or group does the memorial commemorate?
20th Century Conflict (1900-1999)
Is the total an exact count?
No
Condition
Is the writing on the memorial difficult to read?
No
Which organisation is the custodian of the memorial?
Church authorities and the Royal Artillery Association.
Components
Component Details
Which memorial component are you recording?
Window
What condition is this component in?
Good
What materials has this component been constructed from?
Stained Glass
Dimensions
How high is the component?
C 3300MM
How wide is the component?
C 2000MM
Listing Information
Does it have listed status?
No
History
Sponsorship
Was the memorial sponsored by any organisations or individuals?
private
If yes, what are the sponsor's details?
Window was sponsored by Sir Kenneth Boardman, a local furniture retailer and former Royal Artillery officer, then Chairman of the Royal Artillery Association
Memorial Cost
Additional information related to cost or sponsorship
£5,000
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
1996
Who was present?
UNKNOWN
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Dedicated
When did it take place?
26th May 1996
Ceremony
What was the purpose of the ceremony?
Unveiled
When did it take place?
26th May 1996
Who was present?
The Mayor, Councillor Anne Graham, and General Sir Martin Farndale
References
References
Royal Artillery Association window in St Mary's Church (aka St Mary's in the Marketplace), Stockport.
"Royal Artillery Association, Stockport and District, 1946-1996", in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the founding of the Stockport branch in 1946. Dedicated to St Barbara, patron saint of munitions. Maker/Designer not listed.
Shropshire Star - Friday 07 June 1996 Page 23
The salute was taken by the Master Gunner of St James Park, General Sir Martin Farndale,(CORR) and the event coincided with the 280th anniversary of the formation of the Royal Regiment of Artillery in 1716.
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Stockport Express Advertiser - Wednesday 05 June 1996 Page 13
Soldiers' window
PROUD soldiers from the Royal Artillery Regiment dedicated a memorial stained-glass window at the weekend. The Royal Artillery Association presented the £5000 window of St Barbara patron saint of artillerymen to St Mary’s Parish Church The event to celebrate the association’s 50th year was followed by a service and a march past the town hall
Image(s)
Memorial Image
Royal Artillery Association window
Priority
0
What is the image's caption?
Royal Artillery Association window
Copyright Statement
Emma Marigliano
Who is it credited to?
Emma Marigliano
Date Taken
25/04/2026
Who took or provided this image?
Emma Marigliano
What is its licence type?
Standard WMA terms
Is this image evidence of inscribed names?
✖
Media Image Height
4404
Media Image Width
2800